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UKCW London 2025 Seminar Programme

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If you build it, will they stay? ' tackling construction's retention crisis: Why do people leave construction'and how can we make them want to stay?

07 May 2025
Culture Change & Skills Hub
The industry faces workforce shortages, but one of the problems is keeping talent once they arrive. Burnout, poor leadership, job insecurity, and outdated working models drive skilled workers away. This session looks at how better leadership, career progression, and mental health support can fix retention issues. Discussion Points: - What are the biggest reasons skilled workers are leaving? - How do we create career development pathways to make construction a lifelong career? - Should pay structures be re-evaluated to retain talent? - What lessons can we learn from other industries?
Chairperson
Dan Wareham, New Entrant Support Manager (South) - CITB
Speakers
Ruairí Coffey, Head of Skills and Sustainability - L Lynch
George Ogan, Founder - Migratrada Network
Shenaaz Chenia, Chief Executive Officer - YouthBuild Ventures UK

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